1998 Ford Laser vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Laser would be higher. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 4365 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Commercial (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 2007 Nissan Commercial | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Laser | Commercial |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 5510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
